Associate/Member social ride Sunday 15th January

[Mick Hewitt]

Hi all.
January's ride will be to Narey's Garden Centre Stowmarket. IP14 3QD. Lets hope the mild weather continues.....
NOTE: If freezing conditions are forecast then I'll post by 6pm Saturday as to cancellation of ride.

TEA stop at Acton - Wally's cafe.

Meet: Sainsbury's Springfield (CM2 5PA) - opens at 10am so no access to toilets.
Time: 09:00 for 09:30 prompt departure.
Full tank of fuel.
Distance: About 110 miles total.
Finish at MacD Regiment Way for coffee - about 14:30.
Note: Toilets are at the BP garage Boreham interchange.

Please check your machine is fully checked:
POWERSBEST:
PETROL - full tank for journey.
OIL - check engine/brake fluid levels. Also look for oil leaks.
WATER - check coolant level.
ELECTRICS - check all lights operate / horn / warning lights.
RUBBER - check TYRE pressures as advised in your manual. Check tread depth - law says 1mm (on wear tab) around the whole circumference. Note: plan to change before this as the braking/grip levels reduce drastically as the tyre reaches the minimum legal requirement.
STEERING - check no fouling of cables side to side.
BRAKES - Check pads for wear, or ask your observer if your unsure.
EQUIPMENT - check box/panniers secure and no straps hanging.
SUSPENSION - check the legs for leaks - look for oil film near seals. Visual check on rear.
TRANSMISSION - engine oil also lubricates gearbox - in nearly all cases. CHECK YOUR CHAIN - IT MUST BE LUBRICATED AND ADJUSTED CORRECTLY AND ALSO FIT FOR PURPOSE. Any doubts visit your bike shop or ask an observer.

Looking forward to it.
Mick and Alan
07762 889408 / 07760 452993